Vetoba means Vetal (The king of ghosts). He is not only revered deity of Arawali but acts as a watchman for the beautiful village holds arms in his hands in state of prepuredness to fight the perils of evil nature. His life and work is mentioned in Granthas (religious books) like Bhagwat, Matsyapuranas etc. Vetal is also known by other names such as Agyavetal, Iwalavetal, Pralayvetal.